Average salary, compensation, and wages for Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of occupational health and safety specialists and technicians were $46,010 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $34,280 and $58,230. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $25,080, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $71,450. Median annual earnings of occupational health and safety specialists and technicians in 2002 were $44,260 in State government and $42,430 in local government. Most occupational health and safety specialists and technicians work for Federal, State, and local governments or in large private firms, most of which generally offer more generous benefits than smaller firms. More information on Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians occupation Number of Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians Working conditions for Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians Significant points for Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians Training requirements for Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |